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The Swiss Spy
- Narrated by: Stephen Critchlow
- Series: Spy Masters, Book 2
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- 07-08-19
Gripping
A gripping spy story, which really evokes the war time atmosphere. The narration was excellent.
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- nought
- 29-12-17
Thrilling tale
Very well written beautifully read very much enjoyed
Kept me listening difficult to stop lisyening
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- Trixie
- 25-04-19
Seriously dreary story
Nothing likeable about the Swiss Spy. He’s a deceitful killer with no moral compass. Nobody comes out well in this story and I was thankful when I came to the end.
The narrator makes absolutely no effort to pronounce any of the French and German names/words correctly and I’m at a loss to know why the editor of this audio book didn’t insist on a better job.
I will make a point of avoiding any other books by this author.
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- Brodie
- 29-08-20
Wonderful Narrator
I loved everything about this book, the story was really good, a double agent and a love interest. Well written and wonderfully read. The narrator had such a variety of voices and each voice fitted the character well. I certainly recommend this book.
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- Lynn
- 19-08-18
Fabulous
One of the best spy novels I’ve read. Twists and turns and heart in your mouth moments. Loved the narrator’s voice. Highly recommend!
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- Mark
- 14-02-18
A very good listen.
Great characters, a really good plot and very exciting right to the end. I thought the narration was very good.
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- anne
- 17-03-21
Excellent.
Another WWII spy story from a master of the genre. Superbly narrated by Stephen Critchlow. Every book I’ve read by Alex Gerlis has been absolutely excellent. Fast paced, detailed, intelligent and totally plausible, it’s easy to think of them as history. If you enjoy a character and plot based spy story, look no further than Mr Gerlis, you won’t be disappointed.
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- Fran w
- 26-07-20
The Swiss spy
I found The Swiss spy book was a Very enjoyable read. Read on audiobooks of course.
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- Stephen Timms
- 18-12-19
Towser T
I enjoyed this book. It was atmospheric and generally well written. The story is good and not too hyperbolic and therefore believable. The narration is okay and there are not too many characters to cause one to lose track. I think 4 stars is fair.
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- Sarah J
- 26-02-18
Great story
Very interesting story with twists and turns along the way .... the second half I found particularly gripping 😊
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